EP0647186A1 - Binding machines. - Google Patents
Binding machines.Info
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- EP0647186A1 EP0647186A1 EP92923927A EP92923927A EP0647186A1 EP 0647186 A1 EP0647186 A1 EP 0647186A1 EP 92923927 A EP92923927 A EP 92923927A EP 92923927 A EP92923927 A EP 92923927A EP 0647186 A1 EP0647186 A1 EP 0647186A1
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- Prior art keywords
- fingers
- operating member
- binding
- clamping
- movement
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
- B42B—PERMANENTLY ATTACHING TOGETHER SHEETS, QUIRES OR SIGNATURES OR PERMANENTLY ATTACHING OBJECTS THERETO
- B42B5/00—Permanently attaching together sheets, quires or signatures otherwise than by stitching
- B42B5/08—Permanently attaching together sheets, quires or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires or signatures
- B42B5/10—Permanently attaching together sheets, quires or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires or signatures the elements being of castellated or comb-like form
- B42B5/103—Devices for assembling the elements with the stack of sheets
Definitions
- This invention is concerned with improvements relating to binding machines, particularly of the kind (hereinafter referred to as being of the kind specified) for binding packets having a row of apertures or perforations adjacent to one side edge, by the use of and a binding element (conveniently termed a "comb") comprising a spine and a series of curved, flexible fingers which may be located in the apertures of the packet, to bind the sheets of the packet together into book-like form.
- a binding element (conveniently termed a "comb") comprising a spine and a series of curved, flexible fingers which may be located in the apertures of the packet, to bind the sheets of the packet together into book-like form.
- Difficulty is encountered in the provision of a machine of the kind specified, which will clamp the binding element in a convenient position, and straighten the fingers to allow them to be inserted into the apertures of a stack, during a binding operation.
- a binding machine of the kind specified comprising clamping mechanism to clamp a binding element and an operating member operative to cause the fingers of the binding element to be uncoiled, the clamping mechanism being moved to an operative position prior to movement of the operating member to so uncoil the binding element.
- the clamping mechanism is operative to clamp the binding element at a plurality of spaced positions, preferable said positions being spaced a distance equal to the spacing between the fingers of the binding element.
- the clamping mechanism comprises clamping elements which are urged by the action of a spring into engagement with fixed abutment elements.
- the operating and clamping mechanisms are moved by a single olive mechanism, such as a rack and pinion.
- the machine comprises drive means to so effect movement of the operating and clamping mechanisms.
- the operating member comprises a plurality of fingers, the operating member being so constructed and arranged that on movement of the operating member to an advanced position, said fingers move initially laterally to positions in which they engage within the coiled fingers of the binding element, and then longitudinally to unwind the coiled fingers, preparatory to insertion of the uncoiled fingers into the apertures of the packet to be bound.
- a binding machine of the kind specified comprising a) a housing provided with a plurality of fixed abutment elements; b) a clamping member mounted on the housing for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position, in which advanced position clamping elements of the clamping member are disposed closely adjacent to abutment elements; c) a drive member linearly movable in a first direction to a rest position and in a second direction to an advanced position; and d) an operating member movable between a retracted position and an advanced position, wherein consequent upon movement of the drive member to its rest position the clamping member is moved to its retracted position and the operating member to its retracted position, and on movement of the drive member to its advanced position the clamping member is moved to its advanced position to clamp the binding element and the operating member to its advanced position, fingers of the operating member moving first laterally to a position adjacent to the fingers of the binding element, and then longitudinally to uncoil the fingers of the binding element.
- the operating member comprises a plurality of fingers, each finger comprising a longitudinal portion and a transverse portion, lateral movement of the operating member causing each of the transverse portions of the fingers to engage within a coiled finger of a binding element clamped by the clamping member, and longitudinal movement causing the transverse portion to unwind the coiled finger.
- Advantageously means is provided which is operative on initial movement of the drive member from its rest position to cause the operating member to move solely laterally, and further means operative subsequently to cause the operating member to move solely longitudinally.
- Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view of part of the machine which is the preferred embodiment of the invention in a first, clamped position;
- Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view, parts having been removed for clarity
- FIGS 3, 4 and 5 are plan views of the machine, again parts having been removed for clarity, showing elements of the machine in different positions during operation of the machine;
- Figures 6 to 9 are perspective views showing various stages in the use of the machine.
- the machine which is the preferred embodiment of the invention is specifically of the kind specified, being for use in the uncoiling of the fingers of the binding element, of the kind conveniently known as a binding comb, preparatory to an insertion of the fingers of the comb into the apertures provided in a packet or stack of sheets to be bound together.
- the machine comprises a housing 6 supporting for rectilinear reciprocal movement a drive member in the form of a drive plate 8, said drive plate being provided adjacent opposite edges with a series of apertures 10, affording a rack, engageable by respective pinions 12 of the machine, as will hereinafter be described.
- a clamping member 16 mounted within an enclosure 14 of the housing is a clamping member 16, said clamping member comprising a plurality of clamping elements 18, each of which protrudes through a window or opening 20 of the enclosure 14 (see Figure 2), the clamping member 16 being urged to a forward position by a number of spring means 22 acting between the housing and the clamping member 16, as is shown in Figure 1.
- clamping faces 24 of the elements 18 are disposed in close proximity to inclined abutment members 28 of the housing 6, to permit parts of a binding comb 50 to be clamped therebetween (see also Figure 1).
- the housing also comprises a base plate 30 provided with two elongate slots 32, into which studs 34 of the drive member 8 extend, to ensure rectilinear movement of the drive member 8 over the base plate 30 (see Figure 4).
- the machine also comprises an operating member 36 in the form of a flat plate slidable over the drive plate 8 and beneath a top plate 29 of the housing, the operating member 36 being provided at its forward end with a plurality of inclined fingers 38, each comprising a longitudinal portion 38a and a transverse portion 38b ( Figure 2), the fingers 38 extending through openings 29a. of the plate 29, large enough to permit movement of the fingers.
- an operating member 36 in the form of a flat plate slidable over the drive plate 8 and beneath a top plate 29 of the housing, the operating member 36 being provided at its forward end with a plurality of inclined fingers 38, each comprising a longitudinal portion 38a and a transverse portion 38b ( Figure 2), the fingers 38 extending through openings 29a. of the plate 29, large enough to permit movement of the fingers.
- the operating member 36 is provided with three inclined, parallel guide slots 39, into which fixed studs 40 of the drive plate extend, whilst guiding members in the form of tangs 42 extending downwardly from a rear edge of the operating member extend into guide slots 44 of the base plate 30, said guide slots comprising a longitudinal section 44a and a short transverse section 44b (see Figures 3, 4 and 5).
- Figures 1 and 4 show the drive plate 8 in its rest or retracted position, in engagement with the clamping member 16 and depressing the clamping member 16 against the action of the springs 22, so that the clamping elements 18 are partially withdrawn into the windows 20, as is shown in Figure 2.
- the portion 38b of the fingers 38 are located, in a lateral direction, directly in front of adjacent abutments 28 (see also Figure 6).
- a binding comb 50 comprising a spine 52 and a series of curved, flexible fingers 54 is inserted into the linear space between the abutments 28 and the retracted clamping elements 18, and a drive operation of the machine is commenced, such as by depression of an operating handle 13, causing the pinions 12 to rotate to move the drive plate 8 in the direction of the arrow G, the rear edge of the drive plate allowing the clamping member 16 to move in the housing 6 and the clamping elements 18 to move towards the abutments 28, clamping the spine 52 of the comb therebetween, the coiled fingers 54 being located laterally between adjacent abutments 28.
- the clamping member 16 Whilst in the preferred embodiment the clamping member 16 is moved forwardly to clamp the spine 52 of a comb against the fixed abutments 38 by the springs 22, if desired the clamping member may be interconnected with the operating member 36 in a manner such that, as the fingers 38 move in the direction J, the plate 29 is engaged by a pin and slot arrangement to cause the clamping members 16 to move forwardly (in the direction A) into clamping positions. On completion of the binding operation, movement of the operating member 36 in the direction K may then physically cause the clamping member 16 to retract, to release the comb for removal.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
- Seal Device For Vehicle (AREA)
- Package Frames And Binding Bands (AREA)
- Glass Compositions (AREA)
- Harvesting Machines For Specific Crops (AREA)
Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9213447 | 1992-06-24 | ||
GB929213447A GB9213447D0 (en) | 1992-06-24 | 1992-06-24 | Binding machines |
PCT/GB1992/002193 WO1994000302A1 (en) | 1992-06-24 | 1992-11-26 | Binding machines |
Publications (2)
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EP0647186A1 true EP0647186A1 (en) | 1995-04-12 |
EP0647186B1 EP0647186B1 (en) | 1997-10-15 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP92923927A Expired - Lifetime EP0647186B1 (en) | 1992-06-24 | 1992-11-26 | Binding machines |
Country Status (9)
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US (1) | US5615986A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0647186B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH07508229A (en) |
AT (1) | ATE159206T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2952392A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69222781T2 (en) |
DK (1) | DK0647186T3 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9213447D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1994000302A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
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JP2013220548A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-28 | Gradco Japan Ltd | Bookbinding apparatus |
JP2013220546A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-28 | Gradco Japan Ltd | Bookbinding apparatus |
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WO1999051406A1 (en) * | 1998-04-07 | 1999-10-14 | Acco Rexel Group Services Limited | Punching and binding machine |
GB2375735B (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2004-02-25 | Gen Binding Corp | Binding apparatus |
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- 1992-06-24 GB GB929213447A patent/GB9213447D0/en active Pending
- 1992-11-26 DE DE69222781T patent/DE69222781T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1992-11-26 AT AT92923927T patent/ATE159206T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1992-11-26 AU AU29523/92A patent/AU2952392A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1992-11-26 US US08/356,337 patent/US5615986A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1992-11-26 WO PCT/GB1992/002193 patent/WO1994000302A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1992-11-26 DK DK92923927.5T patent/DK0647186T3/en active
- 1992-11-26 JP JP6502120A patent/JPH07508229A/en active Pending
- 1992-11-26 EP EP92923927A patent/EP0647186B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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Cited By (2)
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JP2013220548A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-28 | Gradco Japan Ltd | Bookbinding apparatus |
JP2013220546A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2013-10-28 | Gradco Japan Ltd | Bookbinding apparatus |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DK0647186T3 (en) | 1998-06-02 |
ATE159206T1 (en) | 1997-11-15 |
US5615986A (en) | 1997-04-01 |
AU2952392A (en) | 1994-01-24 |
EP0647186B1 (en) | 1997-10-15 |
WO1994000302A1 (en) | 1994-01-06 |
JPH07508229A (en) | 1995-09-14 |
GB9213447D0 (en) | 1992-08-05 |
DE69222781D1 (en) | 1997-11-20 |
DE69222781T2 (en) | 1998-03-12 |
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